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The Canadian native became a U.S. citizen — a good occasion to recall her lyrical wisdom.

Joni Mitchell, officially on 'Both Sides, Now'

Remembering Margaret Hamilton, a software engineering giant, and considering how numbers change over time.

Stunning feats used so little storage memory

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Great achievements take time, persistence

While a Missouri senator's amateurish abandon was laughable, the ugliness was serious.

Who was the real 'dirtbag' here?

In Lawrence, a story of dysfunctional governance, power struggles and disregard for state rules.

A library must open the doors to all

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Open more public spaces to children and stop banning them from malls.

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In housing, as in many needs, the environment directly influences affordability.

Why your home insurance costs more than your property tax

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